My mama done tol' me, when I was in knee-pants Show Now the rain's a-fallin' From Natchez to Mobile, from Memphis to St. Joe How to Format Lyrics:
To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum AboutThis song was written for a 1941 film that was originally entitled Hot Nocturne, though the film’s producers later changed it to Blues in the Night. It was sung by William Gillespie and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. Ask us a question about this song My mama done tol' me Now the rain's a-fallin' The evenin' breeze'll start the trees to cryin' From Natchez to mobile The evenin' breeze'll start the trees to cryin' From Natchez to mobile How to Format Lyrics:
To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum Johnny Mercer, Jimmy WitherspoonAbout Blues in the Night"Blues in the Night" is a popular blues song which has become a pop standard and is generally considered to be part of the Great American Songbook. The music was written by Harold Arlen, the lyrics by Johnny Mercer, for a 1941 film begun with the working title Hot Nocturne, but finally released as Blues in the Night. The song is sung in the film by William Gillespie. 4:05139 Views Playlists:#1 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great SingerMy mama done tol' me, When I was in knee pants, My mama done tol' me, Son! A woman'll sweet talk And give ya the big eye; But when the sweet talkin's done, A woman's a two face A worrisome thing Who'll leave ya t'sing The blues in the night Now the rain's a-fallin', Hear the train a-callin' Whoo-ee (my mama done tol' me) Hear that lonesome whistle Blowin' `cross the trestle, Whoo-ee (my mama done tol' me) A whoo-ee-duh-whoo-ee, ol' clickety clack's A-echoin' back the blues in the night The evenin' breeze'll start the trees to cryin' And the moon'll hide its light When you get the blues in the night Take my word, the mockin' bird'll Sing the saddest kind o' song He knows things are wrong and he's right From Natchez to Mobile, From Memphis to St. Jo, Wherever the four winds blow, I been in some big towns, An' heard me some big talk, But there is one thing I know A woman's a two face, A worrisome thing Who'll leave ya t'sing the blues in the night. My mama was right, There's blues in the night. The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.comJohnny MercerJohn Herndon "Johnny" Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American lyricist, songwriter and singer. Mercer was also a co-founder of Capitol Records. more » (3 fans) Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc. Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind |